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May 19, 2017
Week 12: Failing Forward
This is it, week 12 of 12 Weeks to a Trilogy! In this final video, Chris talks about where he ended up at the end of the challenge and how the launch is going. Spoilers: he didn’t quite hit the original goals he set out to complete. However, there are some great positives that came out of the challenge. For more details, check out the video below!
May 11, 2017
Hold the Line (Ganog Wars Book 2) Released on Amazon!
Hold the Line, the second book in the series Chris wrote for his 12 Weeks to a Trilogy project, has been released on Amazon! Continue the Ganog Wars story that began with Behind the Lines:
Mankind drove back the Imperium at Ganog 7, but it was a pyrrhic victory. Their fleets are shattered, and it will take months to rebuild– time they do not have.
Nolan and T’kon are sent to the Azi home world. Their orders— trick the Azi Clan into bringing the location of the Coalition shipyards to the Empress. When the Ganog fleets come, Fizgig and the Coalition fleets will be waiting in ambush.
Yet neither the Coalition, nor the Empress are aware of the true threat. The Nameless Ones have returned, and their seekers are everywhere. They will stop at nothing to unseat the Empress, and seize control of the Imperium for their dark masters.
Only the Tigris Khar, trapped on Imperalis, can save her. Caught in a web of duty and honor, the warrior must choose. If he saves his enemy, he damns himself, but if he refuses to help, then the entire galaxy will burn.
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May 10, 2017
Galactic Frontiers: A Collection of Space Opera and Military Science Fiction Stories
One of Chris’s short stories, Planetstrider, is featured in a new science fiction anthology, Galatic Frontiers. Planetstrider is the prequel to the newly released Ganog Wars series. Galactic Frontiers is a collection of space opera and military science fiction stories by 16 different authors. Check out the details below!
Sixteen talented authors. Sixteen remarkable stories. One blockbuster space opera collection.
Welcome to Galactic Frontiers, an epic anthology of space opera and military science fiction stories! From the far reaches of space to the interiors of the human soul. Journey to dystopian futures where humanity fights for survival beyond Earth against overwhelming alien forces. Travel to the galactic fringe where you either kill and get paid or die and stay broke. Experience the ethereal wonders and tragic consequences of godhood. Discover the awe of outer space and coming face to face with the unknown.
Featuring contributions ranging from bestselling authors to up and coming writers, the stories in Galactic Frontiers will exhilarate and captivate, taking you to new universes and beyond!
“Lori’s War” by CJ Carella
“Space Cadets” by HJ Lawson
“Battle Beyond Earth: Liberty” by Nick S. Thomas
“Retreat: A Pike Chronicles Short Story” by G.P. Hudson
“Daughters of Ayor” by David R. Bernstein
“Bloodbag Suppressors” by Justin Sloan
“Crash Landing” by Ken Lozito
“The Teardrop that became a Torrent” by Rachel Aukes
“The Forever Family” by J.N. Chaney
“Rift” by Amy DuBoff
“The Embrose Contract” by C.C. Ekeke
“The Trenches of Centauri Prime” by Craig Martelle
“Plenty” by Jenetta Penner
“Planetstrider” by Chris Fox
“Tombstone” by Jay Allan. First published in 2012.
“Last Survivors” by Michael G. Thomas
May 5, 2017
Behind the Lines (Ganog Wars Book 1) Released on Amazon!
Behind the Lines, the first book in the series Chris wrote for his 12 Weeks to a Trilogy project, has been released on Amazon!
Mankind’s newest fleet has just been obliterated. Attacked without warning, enemy unknown. Their last transmission originated from a world on the edge of known space.
Alpha Company is dispatched to investigate. They’re the best of the best. Hardcore warriors piloting battle-tested mechs, they’ve never lost an engagement.
Until they arrive on Ganog 7.
Now, shattered and stuck behind enemy lines, the remnants of Alpha Company struggle to survive. Between them and escape stand three Planetstriders, thousand meter monstrosities capable of destroying an orbiting capital ship.
In order to survive, they must disable these titanic war machines, an impossible task made even more difficult by the discovery of a terrible secret – one that must reach fleet command, no matter the cost.
Get Behind the Lines on Amazon now!
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Week 11: Why I’m Abandoning Scrivener
We’re in week 11 of 12 Weeks to a Trilogy, and this week’s topic is why Chris is abandoning Scrivener for formatting books. This week marked the launch of the first book in the Ganog Wars series, Behind the Lines, and there were some initial issues with formatting due to Scrivener. Chris talks about these issues, how he’s dealing with the problems, and updates on his progress this week. Watch the video for more details.
April 29, 2017
Week 10: Short & Sweet
This week Chris was a speaker at the Smarter Artist Summit this in Austin, TX. Even while traveling and attending the conference, he took the time to record a video to give an update on 12 Weeks to a Trilogy. It’s short, but next week’s will be longer with more details. Check out the video for more.
April 22, 2017
Week 9: Crafting a Blurb
It’s week 9 of 12 Weeks to a Trilogy, and in this week’s video, Chris talks about writing a blurb for your novel. The blurb is the first description of your book that readers see, and Chris discusses what makes a blurb stand out. Watch the video for more details and an update on his progress on 12 Weeks to a Trilogy:
April 20, 2017
Behind the Lines Available for Preorder on Amazon
Behind the Lines, the first book in Chris’s new trilogy, Ganog Wars, is now available for preorder on Amazon!
Mankind’s newest fleet has just been obliterated. Attacked without warning, enemy unknown. Their last transmission originated from a world on the edge of known space.
Alpha Company is dispatched to investigate. They’re the best of the best. Hardcore warriors piloting battle-tested mechs, they’ve never lost an engagement.
Until they arrive on Ganog 7.
Now, shattered and stuck behind enemy lines, the remnants of Alpha Company struggle to survive. Between them and escape stand three Planetstriders, thousand meter monstrosities capable of destroying an orbiting capital ship.
In order to survive, they must disable these titanic war machines, an impossible task made even more difficult by the discovery of a terrible secret – one that must reach fleet command, no matter the cost.
The Ganog Wars trilogy is the product of his newest project, 12 Weeks to a Trilogy. Sign up for the mailing list and get the prequel, Planetsrider, for free!
April 14, 2017
Week 8: Planetstrider is Live
For week 8 of 12 Weeks to a Trilogy, Chris talks about his prequel, Planetstrider. After giving an update on his status at week 8, he discusses how he uses Planetstrider as a complimentary book to function as a reader magnet for the series. How do you use a reader magnet to drive interest in a series before publishing it? Check out the video below for more details!
April 12, 2017
Science Fiction & Fantasy Marketing Podcast #127 Featuring Chris Fox
The Science Fiction & Fantasy Marketing Podcast recently interviewed Chris Fox. Highlights included:
What Chris has been up to since finishing his Void Wraith Trilogy, the military SF he wrote to market last year, and how it ended up doing overall.
Why he’s writing a trilogy in 12 weeks and planning to release the books in rapid succession.
Some of the benefits of writing more than the first novel in a series before publishing any of them.
The importance of taking time off and taking time for passion projects.
Strategies for launching into crowded niches.
Whether Chris will do 99 cents for his launch of Book 1.
Using Facebook and Amazon ads to find a target audience and whether they’re proving effective (and affordable) right now.
Why it’s worthwhile to think about your character names instead of just throwing things out there.
Accountability tricks for sticking to one’s goals.
Launching a novel when you haven’t built up a list yet.
Why you might not want to tell everyone you know about your new novel — the confusing effect that can have on Amazon’s algorithms.
Relaunching a novel or series that didn’t do well out of the blocks.
Listen to the full interview on the Science Fiction & Fantasy Marketing Podcast!
